Dorothy Garman, 93,
clerk at S.S. Kresge Co.

Sharon Stitzlein Published: October 11, 2006 12:00 AM

Dorothy M. Garman, 93, of Ashland passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at her residence of natural causes. On Nov. 6, 1912, in Ashland, Mrs. Garman was born to Wes and May (Witmer) Mumaw.She had been a resident of Ashland County all her life. Mrs. Garman was employed at S.S. Kresge Co. as a clerk. She was a member of First Church of the Brethren in Ashland and the quilting group.On March 21, 1943, Mrs. Garman was married to Ernest Garman, who preceded her in 1990.She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Andrea Austin of Jeromesville, Maryann and Mel Niese of Tracy, Calif. and Cathy and Larry McBride of Ashland; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.Mrs. Garman was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Finlay, and a grandson.Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at Heyl Funeral Home, 227 Broad St., Ashland, with the Rev. David Kerner officiating. Interment will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland County Cancer Association, 1200 E. Main St. Ashland, Ohio 44805; or First Church of the Brethren, 122 E. Third St., Ashland, Ohio 44805. Heyl Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. (T-G 10/11/06)